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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,967 and 575,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,967 and 575,717 is: 781,782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,967 : 575,717 = 575,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,967/575,717 = 575,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,967x = 575,717 × 575,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,967x = 331,450,064,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,450,064,089/423,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,782.70

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